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4 days/3 nights Danakil Depression (Erta Ale, Afdera & Dallol) via Mekelle Tour​

Danakil Depression (Erta Ale, Afdera & Dallol) Tour via Mekelle

Tour name: Danakil Depression Tour
Tour code: DTR-104
Destinations: Dallol (Lake Asale/Karum, Dallol Volcano, Salt Mountains/Canyons, Sulphur Lake/Yellow Ponds, Camel Caravans & Local Salt Mining), Erta Ale Volcano/Lava Lake & Afdera/Lake Afrera
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Starting point: Mekelle
Ending point: Mekelle

Day 1. Mekelle – Danakil Depression (Lake Asale/Karum – HamadEla) 
– Tour departs from MFT (Magma Flow Tours) office at 10am.
– Pick up from airport/hotel/any place in Mekelle and drive to the Northern part of the Danakil Depression (Dallol area).
– Visit:
Camel caravans heading back from the salt mining area to HamadEla & highlands (if available)
Sunset over Lake Asale/Karum.
Meal plan: Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside under the stars at HamadEla 

Day 2. Danakil Depression (HamadEla – Dallol – Abala)
– Morning, visit:
Dallol Volcano
Salt Mountains (Canyons)
Sulfur Lake (Yellow Ponds)
Camel Caravans & Local Salt Mining (if available)
– Afterwards, drive to Abala.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Local guest house at Abala

Day 3. Danakil Depression (Abala – Erta Ale)
– Drive to the Southern part of the Danakil Depression (Erta Ale area) in route, meet local people.
– TREK (30-40min) to the top of the Erta Ale Mountain.
– Visit Erta Ale Volcano (Lava Lake) during the night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner
Overnight: Outside/inside local huts near to the rim.

Day 4. Danakil Depression (Erta Ale – Afdera) – Mekelle 
– 2nd visit of the Erta Ale Volcano during the sunrise (if interested).
– Trek (30-40min) back, meet cars and drive to Afdera.
– Swim in Lake Afrera & take a bath in hydrothermal springs (if interested).
– Drive back to Mekelle where we reach at around 5pm.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch